How to Avoid Copywriting Employment Scams (Episode 219)

Quick quiz! What’s the first thing you do when a potential client reaches out to you? A. Squeal in excitement B. Start digging into the copy, duh! C. Stalk them on LinkedIn Well, the answer should be some combination of A and C. Excitement is totally warranted when a new client reaches out—especially if you like the company!  But, as with many things in life, we need to hold space for two seemingly opposite things: excitement and skepticism. Job scams are a tale as old as time. They’re not unique to copywriters, but there are a few red flags specific to writers you can look out for. And, there are a few key steps to take before agreeing to any work!  Listen to hear Kate and I share our top tips for spotting job scams and how to (wisely!) proceed if you’re interested in any opportunity. --------------- Mentioned in the Episode Ep. 56: What is a Copywriting Test and Should You Do One?Setting Boundaries as a CopywriterEp. 182: What’s the Best Way to Communicate with Copywriting Clients? Related Links Which Work-From-Home Writing Jobs Are Real?Ep. 133: Are You Giving Off Any of These Copywriter Red Flags? --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here

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